verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of ignite form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   set afire wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ablazeafireaflameaflickeraglowalight

Example

More examples

"The case ignited controversy in Ireland."

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